Roasted Beets with Horseradish Vinaigrette

By Brie

Don't forget the vegetables at your holiday party.

Ingredients

• FOR COOKING THE BEETS:
• 1 pound Beets (stems removed and discarded/scrubbed/patted dry)
• 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper.
• FOR DRESSING AND SERVING THE BEETS:
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
• 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Prepared Horseradishplus more to taste
• 1 Bunch Scallions for garnish chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the beets in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cover the dish with foil and cook for 1 hour until the beets are easily pierced with a knife.
Remove the beets from the oven, open the foil, and set aside until they are cool enough to handle.
Rub the beets with a clean towel to remove the skins and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Transfer cubed beets to a bowl.

To make the dressing:
combine the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper and whisk.
Add the oil in a stream whisking constantly then pour over the beets. Add two tablespoons horseradish and toss again.
Taste and adjust seasoning, salt, pepper, horseradish, if desired. Transfer the beets to a serving platter and top with chopped scallions. Serve at room temperature.